Guest Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) I've been buying or borrowing cocktail books for a couple years now and like quite a few of them, but I have to say that the design, artwork, copy, thoroughness, and personality of this book places it above the rest. My favorite feature is the pages they give to their customers, who talk about the bar and their favorite drinks. There are passages where it gets a tad too self-regarding, but the mission is righteous: sharing the wisdom accrued and used, daily, at one of the world's greatest bars -- and, they really don't miss a beat. There are enough recipes here to keep you busy for years, and you can begin with the basics and work your way up to their masterpieces. (Me, I'm starting with the basics....) Edited February 18, 2017 by Steve L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Yes, a solid book in my collection and one I refer to more than most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I have this book as well. I think it is outstanding and would recommend it to anyone interested in cocktails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjbeggs Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Also a big fan of this one! Even without all the ingredients you'd need to recreate some of these recipes, it's a great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, kjbeggs said: Also a big fan of this one! Even without all the ingredients you'd need to recreate some of these recipes, it's a great read. Yeah, i have a feeling it's going to put a little hurt on my pocketbook, running out to buy amaros and celery bitters and whatnot... But I'll try to go one or two cocktails at a time and hope that in several months, I have a nice little bar running. Wish I had brought it earlier -- I might have avoided a few "non-essential" bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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